In this issue

NILS LOFGREN
INSIDE HIS REUNION WITH NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE.

LES PAUL
BEHIND THE RECORDING THAT RESHAPED GUITAR.

SHORE THING

Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline.

5 mins

FULLY CHARGED

Blues-soul firebrand Eddie 9V conjures up the ghosts of Macon's fabled Capricorn Studios on his electrifying new release.

5 mins

TIP SHEET

From fingerboards to guitar etiquette Jeff \"Skunk\" Baxter offers advice to make you a better (and more chill) guitarist.

5 mins

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

With over 40 years as Bryan Adams' guitarist, Keith Scott knows the tales behind the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee's best tracks.

8 mins

B-List Beauty

This 1964 Gretsch Corvette Model 6135 brings vintage bling to those on a budget.

4 mins

Dress-Down Culture

The Lima brothers put their personal style on a selection of classical standards.

2 mins

Mutt Clang

It has a baseball bat neck and a virtually flat fretboard, but this 1964 Greenburst \"Jetstar\" M.I.J. mongrel mash-up is loud and ready to rock.

2 mins

STEEL-DRIVING MAN

As Crazy Horse drop their latest, World Record, Nils Lofgren reflects on his tenure with Neil Young, his new tour with Bruce, and his latest obsession: the pedal steel.

9 mins

THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill frisell

He treats every note as a question. It's an approach that's made him a favorite of artists across the spectrum. GP asks the guitar legend a few questions of our own.

10+ mins

A glimpse of a feeling

With his guitar, looper and effects, Danish guitarist Jakob Bro captures moods in dreamy improvisations. His three recent and new releases are remarkable reflections on the mystery of music.

10+ mins

THE CUTTING-EDGE

From major stars to cult heroes, these players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond.

10 mins

AT THE SPEED OF Les

In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with \"Lover\" and its \"space-age\" guitars. Seventy-five years later, we're still reeling from his breakthrough multitrack single.

10+ mins

RENAISSANCE MAN

A celebration of the musical artistry and technological ingenuity of Boston's Tom Scholz.

8 mins

MAESTRO

Agena Envelope Filter, Arcas Compressor Sustainer, Mariner Tremolo, Orbit Phaser and Titan Boost

5 mins

SLICK

SL56

3 mins

DONNER

Rising-G Pro

2 mins

ORIGIN EFFECTS

M-EQ Driver pedal

3 mins

BOSS

Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion

2 mins

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